Epiphany is celebrated every 6 January in Greece, marking the baptism of Jesus Christ and featuring the Blessing of the Waters ceremony, a significant public holiday.
During the Blessing of the Waters, swimmers dive to retrieve a floating cross, a symbolic act believed to bring good fortune and protection from evil spirits.
The victorious participant who retrieves the cross receives it as a prize, while others gain medals as mementos of their participation in this culturally rich tradition.
Epiphany not only marks the end of the Christmas season but is also celebrated as Three Kings Day in Western Christianity, highlighting diverse Christian traditions.
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